{"product_id":"beyond-books-jenn-carson-9781538139745","title":"Beyond Books: Adult Library Programs for a New Era","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeyond Books: Adult Library Programs for a New Era takes us out of the stacks and past the traditional walls of the library to reach underserved and overworked adults in our communities -- adults who might not think they need the library in their lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders are introduced to the concept of adult programming through a multifaceted approach based on a solid foundation of behavioral science, real-life library experience, and data on current trends in libraries and other institutions. This book posits that offering diverse adult programs is an important catalyst for fostering community connection and individual wellness, and that no librarian needs to deliver them alone. Partnerships are not only helpful; they are essential to preventing librarian burnout. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThemes of the book center on passive versus active programs, the importance of intergenerational involvement, and programs that touch a variety of topics divided by the following sections: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood \u0026amp; Drink, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArts \u0026amp; Crafts, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooks \u0026amp; Writing, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Media, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Finance, and \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNature \u0026amp; Gardening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides clear, step-by-step models and strategies for delivering adult programs (both in-person and online), including where to find funding, getting administrative and municipal buy-in, creating partnerships in the community, addressing possible legal issues, marketing tactics, training staff and volunteers, and how to evaluate programs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student, a brand new recruit, or a seasoned public or academic librarian, there will be something in this book to inspire you to move your adult library programs beyond book clubs (without losing those too!). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jenn Carson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 153813974X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781538139745\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.56d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2023 pg. 158","brand":"Jenn Carson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44071608713471,"sku":"9781538139745","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ff4f48fc-11b9-47ad-b059-8b2bfa794887.jpg?v=1685437113","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beyond-books-jenn-carson-9781538139745","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}